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Validate Configuration

terraform

Check the syntax and validity of Terraform files

Plan Terraform Changes

terraform

Show proposed changes to infrastructure

Apply Terraform Changes

terraform

Apply changes to reach desired state

terraform/terraform-init

Initialize Terraform

Initialize a Terraform working directory

terraform
init
setup

Command

terraform init

Explanation

Initializes a Terraform working directory, downloads provider plugins, and sets up the backend for storing state. Must run before applying any configurations.

Examples

Initialize with custom backend config

terraform init -backend-config='key=dev/terraform.tfstate'

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Destroy Infrastructure

terraform

Delete all resources managed by Terraform

Show Terraform State

terraform

Display current Terraform state or plan

List Resources in State

terraform

Show all resources in the Terraform state file